Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“What steps his Department is taking to review the distribution of funding to local government.”
Tabled: 4 December 2018Answered: 10 December 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Ward)
As part of our new partnership with the EU, we are currently negotiating an agreement to link emission trading schemes. This will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and, alongside the food and drink deal mentioned previously, add £9 billion a year to our economy. My right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office speaks regularly with Commissioner Šefčovič on this, and we will keep the House updated on progress.